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THE REVIEW
Today I want to review one of the most important albums of the 80s.
This album is very significant because it influenced practically all of brit pop, but also many American bands, such as the Deftones. The secret of the band was the contribution of guitarist Johnny Marr, who was influenced by many American things from the 60s like The Byrds and had a very particular touch, especially with the acoustic guitar.
The singer Morrissey, on the other hand, had a very expressive and redundant voice, and he told stories with irony that reflected the decay of England during the Thatcher era. The title of the album indeed reflects the distrust of young English people towards the institutions of the period, and even a song like "Vicar in a tutu", apart from the very bizarre lyrics, confirms this aspect. The most beautiful songs for me are "Big Mouth strikes again" which has a beautiful guitar riff and "There is a light that never goes out", surely Morrissey's poetic masterpiece.
The image of the couple dying in a crash on one of the classic double-decker buses is certainly one of the most famous in the history of English pop. The band then split up shortly after, but it remained in history.
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The Smiths' album The Queen Is Dead is a seminal 80s record that heavily influenced Britpop and American bands alike. Johnny Marr's distinctive guitar and Morrissey's ironic storytelling capture England's decay during Thatcher's reign. Standout tracks include 'Big Mouth Strikes Again' and 'There Is a Light That Never Goes Out.' The album's cultural impact and iconic imagery continue to resonate long after the band's breakup.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
The Smiths
The Smiths were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1982, best known for the songwriting partnership of vocalist Morrissey and guitarist Johnny Marr, alongside bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce.14 Reviews
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